Yankees interested in Zambrano?

[Scarey]

<!--quoteo(post=73017:date=Dec 27 2009, 03:04 PM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Dec 27 2009, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Scarey, from a philosophical standpoint, I have always thought it's much better to rely on your home grown arms to fill out your bullpen. However, the Cubs tried that last year, at least from the left side, and it was a complete disaster. NO ONE stepped up. And our rookies from the right side were a mixed bag as well. I liked Stevens at times, but he walked 8 guys in 12 innings. Ascanio walked 9 in 15 IP. So even if sabremetrics tell you that a pitcher making 350k a year is a better bet than a FA, you can't blame Hendry for going the Grabow route this year, rather than waiting for someone to step up from the left side.

As a side note, I think we need to stop moaning about what a terrible contract Grabow signed. After watching the likes of Hawkins and Lyons sign, Grabow's deal is at least in line with what the market was paying this year.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


That's just not fair to compare last season's MLB ready bullpen arms to this years. From the left side, we didn't have anyone. This year, we have Gaub who at least one scout has boasted as the best lefty reliever in the minors.

Guys like Stevens and Ascanio should not be judged... unless you want to judge guys like Berg (0.75 ERA in 12.0 IP) and Esmailin Caridad (1.41 ERA in 19.1 IP) the same way.

I just don't get it. How do you find the K-Rods/Joe Nathans/Sorias if you never give your guys a chance.